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AI scribes cut time physicians spent on paperwork down by 70%-to-90%, Ontario survey finds
Primary care providers who use AI scribes also saved three to four hours a week doing administrative tasks.
New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nurses
While not yet revealing all the details, New Brunswick’s government says it’s creating a patient and provider registry, which doctors will be paid to help maintain.

International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

Successful applicants will receive US$20,000 over the course of two years for projects that improve dermatological care in low-resource areas.
Lindsay Mell named new registrar of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists

“I am deeply committed to leading with integrity, fostering innovation, and working collaboratively to achieve our shared vision,” Mell said.
B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

Dr. Vincent Wong, president of the BC College of Family Physicians, says doctors are being pushed to the brink by a system that isn’t supporting them.
‘I wouldn’t be here’: Ontario supervised consumption site users speak out on closures

Health workers, advocates and those who use the sites say the closure of supervised consumption sites in Ontario could prove deadly for those with opioid addictions.
Winners of the OPA and CFP 2024 awards announced

The winners of the 2024 Ontario Pharmacists Association and Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy's awards will be celebrated in person at an event in King City on October 8.
Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

Girls as young as 8 are turning up at dermatologists’ offices with rashes, chemical burns and other allergic reactions to products not intended for children’s sensitive skin.
PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

PHAC’s vice-president of infectious diseases and vaccination programs branch is explaining the plan after some pharmacists and doctors said it could leave gaps in vaccine access that could span weeks.
Work with patients who use traditional medicine? Virtual talk set to discuss best practices

Dr. Karen Hill, a Mohawk family physician from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory in Ontario who practices consultative medicine at Six Nations and at the Brantford General Hospital, will be the featured guest speaker at the event.

AI scribes cut time physicians spent on paperwork down by 70%-to-90%, Ontario survey finds

New payment model coming for N.B. docs including billing codes for work done by nurses

International League of Dermatological Studies launches new grant to support dermatological care in underserved communities

Lindsay Mell named new registrar of the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists

B.C. family doctors call for sick days, pensions ahead of October election

‘I wouldn’t be here’: Ontario supervised consumption site users speak out on closures

Winners of the OPA and CFP 2024 awards announced

Young girls are using anti-aging products they see on social media. The harm is more than skin deep

PHAC explains reason for pulling COVID-19 vaccines before new ones approved

Work with patients who use traditional medicine? Virtual talk set to discuss best practices

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